1721 Collection (#5)

Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin (French, 1721 - 1786), Ballet Champtre, in or after 1756, etching

Richard Houston after Rembrandt van Rijn (Irish, 1721-1775), The Burgomaster, c. 1760
Richard Houston after Rembrandt van Rijn (Irish, 1721 - 1775), The Burgomaster, c. 1760, mezzotint on laid paper

Antoine Watteau (French, 1684 - 1721), The Wedding Procession, c. 1712, red chalk over red chalk counterproof on laid paper

Antoine Watteau, Seated Woman Looking Down, French, 1684 - 1721, c. 1720-1721, red and black chalk with stumping on laid paper, with later framing line in brown ink

Antoine Watteau, Italian Comedians Taking Their Bows, French, 1684 - 1721, c. 1718, red chalk and graphite on cream laid paper

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, Jan van Huysum, c. 1721

Still Life with Flowers, Coenraet Roepel, 1721

Still Life with Fruit, Coenraet Roepel, 1721

Portrait of Rear-Admiral Arent van Buren, Christoffel Lubienitzki, 1721

Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (French, 1688-1754) after Jean-Antoine Watteau (French, 1684 - 1721). Love in the French Theater (L Amour au Theatre Francois), 1734. Etching and engraving on laid paper

Etienne Picart (aka Le Romain, French, 1632 - 1721) after Domenichino (aka Domenico Zampieri Domenichino, Italian, 1581-1641). St. Cecilia Singing Praise to God, ca. 1675-1695

Benoit Audran, II (French, 1698-1772) after Jean-Antoine Watteau (French, 1684 - 1721). The Peasant Danse (La Danse Paysanne), before 1755. Etching and engraving on laid paper

Seated Woman with a Fan; Jean-Antoine Watteau, French, 1684 - 1721; about 1717; Red, black, and white chalk on light brown paper; 19.2 x 21.4 cm (7 9/16 x 8 7/16 in.)

The Remedy; Jean-Antoine Watteau, French, 1684 - 1721; Paris, France, Europe; about 1716 - 1717; Red, black, and white chalk; 23.3 x 37.1 cm (9 3/16 x 14 5/8 in.)

Studies of Three Women; Jean-Antoine Watteau, French, 1684 - 1721; France, Europe; about 1716 - 1717; Red, black, and white chalk; 26.8 x 32.7 cm (10 9/16 x 12 7/8 in.)

Two Studies of a Flutist and a Study of the Head of a Boy; Jean-Antoine Watteau, French, 1684 - 1721; France, Europe; about 1716 - 1717; Red, black

Hercules and Omphale; Luigi Garzi, Italian (Roman), 1638 - 1721; about 1700 - 1710; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 97.8 x 134.6 cm (38 1/2 x 53 in.), Framed: 119.4 x 154.9 x 7.3 cm (47 x 61 x 2 7/8 in.)

Mechanical Reading, Writing, and Toilette Table; Jean-Francois Oeben, French, born Germany, 1721 - 1763, master 1761; Paris, France, Europe; about 1750; Oak veneered with kingwood, amaranth

Writing and Toilette Table; Jean-Francois Oeben, French, born Germany, 1721 - 1763, master 1761; Paris, France, Europe; about 1754; Oak veneered with kingwood, amaranth, tulipwood

Corner Cupboard (Encoignure); Carcass and mounts attributed to Jean-Pierre Latz, French, about 1691 - 1754, Marquetry panels attributed to the Workshop of Jean-Francois Oeben, French, born Germany

Pot Pourri Vase; Jacques Chapelle, French, born 1721, active at Sceaux, France about 1750 - 1763, Sceaux Manufactory, French, active about 1748 - 1766; France

The Southeast Prospect of Hampton Court, Herefordshire Inscribed in black paint, lower right: " The South East Prospect | of Hampton Court in | Hertfordsheir" Signed in black paint

The North Prospect of Hampton Court, Herefordshire Inscribed in orcher-color paint, lower right: " The North Prospect of | Hampton Court with ye | Park + Decoy" In orcher-color paint

Bifrons Park, Kent Hunting Scene with Brifons Park in the Background, Perhaps Jan van der Vaardt, 1647-1721, Dutch

Covent Garden, London, Pieter Angillis, 1685-1734, Flemish

Sketch for an oval ceiling, Attributed to Louis Laguerre, 1663-1721, French

Ships in the Thames Estuary near Sheerness, Isaac Sailmaker, ca. 1633-1721, Dutch

David Garrick and George Anne Bellamy in Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene
David Garrick and George Anne Bellamy in " Romeo and Juliet", Act V, Scene iii Signed and dated, lower left: " B Wison Pinxit 1756", Benjamin Wilson, 1721-1788, British

Black Game, Rabbits, and Swallows in a Park Black Game, Rabbits and Swallows in the Park of a Country House Signed in light brown paint, lower left: " L Knyff", Leonard Knyff, 1650-1721

The Island of Barbados A Birds Eye View of the Island of Barbados, c. 1694, Isaac Sailmaker
The Island of Barbados A Birds Eye View of the Island of Barbados, c.1694, Isaac Sailmaker, ca. 1633-1721, Dutch

Johann Esaias Nilson (German, 1721-1788), Cartouches Modernes avec des Enfans qui representant les Modes d Augsbourg, counterproof of an etching with drawing in pen and black ink and gray wash

TROIS-RIVIERES, 1721. View of Trois-Rivieres, Canada, 1721

1st DUKE OF NEWCASTLE. 1st Duke of Newcastle and 7th Earl of Lincoln. Canvas, c1721, by Godfrey Kneller

EDMUND HALLEY (1656-1742). English astronomer. Oil on canvas, 1721 or before, by Richard Phillips

William Hogarths print published in 1721, satirising the South Sea Bubble. People queue to enter Devils shop, while he cuts up Fortune

Parhelia (Mock Suns) combined with halo and rainbow. This phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, was observed in England in 1721

James Bradley (1692-1762) English astronomer, born at Sherborne, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Appointed Savilian professor of astronomy at Oxford (1721)

Italy, Treviso, Portrait of Jean-Antoine Watteau
Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757), Portrait of Jean-Antoine Watteau (Valenciennes, 1684 - Nogent-sur-Marne, 1721), French painter

FLIPART, Charles Joseph (1721-1797)

HUBER, Jean Rudolf (1721-1786). The Levee of Voltaire at Ferney. Oil on canvas

Gathering in the Park by WATTEAU, Jean-Antoine (1684-1721). View of one of the fountains at the park of Saint Cloud. Rococo art

John Dk Buckinghamshire
JOHN SHEFFIELD, first duke of BUCKINGHAMSHIRE statesman and poet Date: 1648 - 1721

James Craggs - 2
JAMES CRAGGS Statesman, Secretary of State, implicated in the South Sea Bubble financial scandal. Date: 1657 - 1721

PIRATE, 1724. Captain Bartholomew Roberts with two ships, the Royal Fortune and Ranger, takes 11 sail in Whydah Road on the Coast of Guiney, 11 January 1721-1722. Line engraving, English, 1724

PIERRE CHARLEVOIX (1682-1761). Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix. French Jesuit traveller in America. Charlevoix travelling down the Mississippi River, 1720-1722. Line engraving, 19th century

William Collins, Writer
WILLIAM COLLINS Writer whose poetical career commenced at age 12 (this engraving shows him at 14); friend of Johnson and other luminaries of the time. Date: 1721 - 1759

Akensides Birthplace
MARK AKENSIDEs BIRTHPLACE on Butcher-bank, Newcastle upon Tyne. His father was a substantial butcher. Date: 1721

Bartholomew Fair (1721)
Coloured, semi-circular illustration of Bartholomew Fair (1721), with small text giving the history of the fair, published by J. F. Setchel, London, c1820. HPF/5C/47

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In the year 1721, history unfolded with a tapestry of intriguing events and remarkable individuals. One such figure was Edward Colston, whose controversial legacy still echoes through time. Meanwhile, the South Sea Bubble burst, leaving economic turmoil in its wake as people grappled with the consequences. Amidst this backdrop, boys on an 18th-century fire engine in Wirksworth showcased their bravery and resourcefulness in combating blazes that threatened their community. The craftsmanship of Grinling Gibbons and Evelyn flourished during this period, leaving behind awe-inspiring works of art that continue to captivate us today. As society progressed, protective dress became essential for various professions - a testament to our evolving understanding of safety measures. In St. Barts' grand plan for 1721, visions were set forth to shape the future of this vibrant place. Mathematical series from the 18th century laid the foundation for groundbreaking discoveries yet to come. Worcester Guildhall stood tall as a symbol of civic pride and unity within its walls. The Marquis De Montcalm left his mark on history through his military prowess and strategic brilliance during turbulent times. Isaac Fawkes mesmerized audiences with his sleight-of-hand magic tricks that defied explanation - truly a master illusionist. The Marquis of Granby emerged as a prominent figure who championed causes close to his heart while Tobias Smollett's literary genius earned him recognition as an esteemed Freeman. In this whirlwind year full of triumphs and challenges alike, 1721 remains etched in our collective memory as a pivotal moment where past met present – shaping our world into what it is today.